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Video: Nissan GT-R Lands End to John O'Groats

Henry Catchpole aims to drive the new 2012 Nissan GT-R from Lands End to John O'Groats in 24 hours. With no motorways...

by: EVO team

9 Jan 2012

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Video: Nissan GT-R Lands End to John O'Groats

Land’s End, mid-day, December 5th. Henry Catchpole has 24 hours to drive to John O’Groats without using a single motorway. That’s virtually 1000 miles, and the weather forecast is for snow. To even things up, he’s got the latest, 542bhp, 4wd, twin-turbo Nissan GT-R. Start the clock!

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